This edition: The 2nd Most Powerful Post in NYC Government, City Council Speaker: Part One of a Two Part Debate
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Original tape date: November 17, 2005.Baruch College School of Public Affairs hosts a lively debate for City Council Speaker, the second most powerful public servant in New York City, after the mayor. Council members participating in the debate are Lew Fidler, Joel Rivera, Melinda Katz, Leroy Comrie, Christine Quinn, David Weprin, and Bill de Blasio. Part one of the two-part debate covers taxes, term limits, and sanitation services.
The debate is moderated by Professor Doug Muzzio. Welcoming remarks are made by David Birdsell (Dean, School of Public Affairs), Dick Dadey (Executive Director, Citizens Union), and Marcia Bystryn (Executive Director, NY League of Conservation Voters). Recorded on November 17th, 2005 at Baruch College.
This program was digitized, captioned, and made accessible in 2021 as part of "Uncovering CUNY'S Audiovisual Heritage," a preservation project funded by Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR).
Guest List
David S. Birdsell Dean and Professor, Baruch College, Marxe School of Public and International Affairs
Marcia Bystryn Executive Director, New York League of Conservation Voters
Hon. Leroy Comrie Senator, New York State
Dick Dadey Executive Director, Citizens Union
Hon. Bill de Blasio Mayor of New York City
Hon. Melinda R. Katz District Attorney, Queens County DA
Prof. Douglas Muzzio Professor, Austin W. Marxe School of Public and International Affairs, Baruch College/CUNY
Christine C. Quinn Vice-Chair, NYS Democratic Party
Hon. Joel Rivera Member NYC Council, Majority Leader, District 15, Bronx
David I. Weprin Assembly Member, 24th District, New York State Assembly
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